WHITE PAPER THE CANON EOS-1D MARK IV: THE NEXT CHAPTER OF EOS, A NEW STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
I. Overview 5 II. Summary of New and Improved Features 8 III. Summary of Differences from EOS-1D Mark III 10 IV. Detailed Discussion 1.
6. Three RAW Image Sizes 42 7. Improved JPEG Workflow • Peripheral Illumination Correction • Auto Lighting Optimizer • Highlight Tone Priority • Picture Style • New default image settings • High ISO Speed Noise Reduction • Copyright information • EOS Integrated Cleaning System • Improved white balance algorithm and Auto White Balance 43 44 44 46 46 46 47 47 48 48 8. Customization 49 9. Drive 57 10. Shutter 58 11. Exposure Control 59 12. Viewfinder 62 13. External Flash 63 14.
24. Accessories • WFT-E2 II A Wireless File Transmitter 89 90 25. Software • EOS Utility ver. 2.7.2 (Windows/Macintosh) • Digital Photo Professional Ver. 3.7.3 (Windows/Macintosh) • Other software 93 93 94 95 V. Specifications 96 VI. Conclusion 122 Contents ©2009 by Canon U.S.A., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Excerpts from this material may be quoted in published product reviews and articles. For further information, please contact Canon U.S.A., Inc. Public Relations Dept., (516) 328-5000.
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I. OVERVIEW 6 Canon’s new professional DSLR, the EOS-1D Mark IV, enters a much more competitive and difficult market than the one that greeted the EOS-1D Mark III in February of 2007. More manufacturers are serious about competing in the professional segment and long-time favorite brands of pros have upgraded their offerings. The world’s economy has been in turmoil for more than two years, causing distress for dealers, distributors and manufacturers as well as for their customers.
I. OVERVIEW 7 plus all the other media providers, such as newspapers and magazines that routinely offer video as part of their online mix. Then there’s the value argument. The EOS-1D Mark IV will have an estimated retail price of $4,999 at introduction, a highly competitive opening price for a state-of-the-art, go anywhere, do anything professional DSLR with great speed, outstanding image quality and remarkable convenience. Now, throw in that Full HD video capability.
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II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES EOS-1D Mark IV • • • • • • • • • • • • Completely Redesigned Autofocus System Outstanding ISO Sensitivity Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates Large 27.9mm x 18.
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III. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES FROM EOS-1D MARK III Feature Effective pixels [Approx. megapixels] Imaging processor UDMA compatible M-RAW (M-RAW+JPEG) Auto Lighting Optimizer Lens peripheral illumination correction High ISO speed noise reduction [settings] AF sensor ISO speed Maximum burst [Approx. shots, ( )=UDMA] Live View shooting Movie shooting Cross-type AF points (f/2.8 for horizontal + f/5.6 for vertical) AF points (f/5.
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IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 13 The EOS-1D Mark IV's AF system has been comprehensively reconsidered from its design components (sensor, firmware and mechanism) to its manufacturing execution. The design objectives were improved stability, reliability, precision and function. These objectives have been achieved with a totally new AF system, featuring totally new AF hardware and incamera software.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 14 As with the EOS-1D Mark III, AF processing, which includes focusing calculations as well as lens driving, is divided between a dedicated AF CPU and the camera CPU. It thus uses a distributed processor configuration. To attain the maximum speed of approximately 10 fps in AI Servo AF, the AF CPU and camera CPU are both high-speed microcomputers (48MHz 32-bit RISC for AF and 40MHz 32-bit RISC for camera).
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM Predictive Subject Tracking 100 [m] Subject distance 20 10 8 1 5 10 50 15 During predictive focus with the revised AI Servo II AF algorithm, if a continuous focusing result is not obtained, the focusing result for the missing moments is ignored. Stable lens driving is executed based on the next obtainable continuous focusing result.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 16 The AF-related controls on the EOS-1D Mark IV have been revised to provide more convenient and more accurate operation. For example, the shape, stroke, and protrusion of the AF Start button have been improved, as has the stroke of the AF point selection button (horizontal/vertical orientation). Other examples can be found on the diagram provided here.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM AF Point Selection 17 During manual AF point selection, 38 (or 18 during automatic AF point selection) cross-type AF points (excluding the center AF point) provide high-precision, cross-type performance with lenses whose maximum apertures are f/2.8 or faster. Their horizontal line sensors (sensitive to vertical detail) provide up to 3 times the precision of the vertical sensors, providing added focusing accuracy with wide-aperture lenses where it’s needed most.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 18 During manual AF point selection, the six single-axis AF points (or 26 AF points during automatic AF point selection) other than the 39 cross-type AF points will work as horizontal line-sensitive sensors at maximum apertures up to f/5.6. They have the same detection performance as the EOS-1D Mark III’s assist points working at maximum apertures up to f/5.6.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM AI Servo 1st/2nd Image Priority Cross-type AF sensor illustration First frame during continuous shooting All subsequent frames in burst 0 AF priority/Tracking priority Shutter is released once subject is in focus. There may be a delay when image is blurred. Focus is prioritized. Continuous shooting speed may slow down depending on amount of blur , contrast and brightness. 1 AF priority/Drive speed priority Shutter is released once subject is in focus.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 20 AF Point Expansion With C.Fn III-8 and a manually-selected AF point, the effective size of the AF point can be expanded by using the AF points adjacent to the selected AF point. If the manually-selected AF point cannot achieve focus, focus can be achieved with one of the adjacent (expanded) AF points. The range of expandable AF points is shown in the diagram given here.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 21 AF point, focus is executed with an expanded area of up to 44 AF points. Subject detection is done in three instant steps, with 6, 18, then 44 AF points. Because the manually-selected AF point is where the subject is supposed to be, focusing is easier and more accurate using the AF points closer to the main AF point. Better yet, DPP 3.7.3 and higher can display the active focusing point for each image when C.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 22 AF Custom Function Explanation C.Fn III-8 AF point expansion with selected point + C.Fn III-4 AI Servo AF tracking method + C.Fn III-2 AI Servo tracking sensitivity C.Fn III-4 setting “1” complements C.Fn III-2 C.Fn III-4 III-8 AF On 0: Main focus point priority C.Fn III-4 1: Continuous AF tracking priority The C.Fn III-2 setting (Fast or Slow) generally takes priority over the C.Fn III-4 setting.
IV–1. NEW 45-POINT AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 23 Switch to registered AF point For [C.Fn III-11: Switch to registered AF point], the [2: Only while is pressed] setting has been added. The setting name for 1 has been changed to [1: Switch with ]. AF-assist beam firing [C.Fn III-15: AF-assist beam firing] has had the [2: IR AF assist beam only] setting added. Set this to disable the series of small flashes fired as the AF-assist beam, as with Speedlite 270EX.
I. CHAPTER NEW 45-POINT TITLE AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM 24 EOS-1D Mark IV features a new AI Servo II AF focus tracking and 10 frames-per-second high-speed continuous shooting for sharp, detailed photographs in every shot. More Accurate Focus in More Situations Both One-Shot AF and new AI Servo II AF modes are provided to cover a wide variety of shooting situations. The AI Servo II AF mode has been re-engineered to help ensure improved speed and stability with more reliable focus-tracking performance.
IV–2. AMAZING HIGH ISO PERFORMANCE 25 At high ISO speeds, the EOS-1D Mark IV achieves exceptionally high image quality, including high resolution, minimal noise and a sense of atmosphere and depth, all without compromising shooting performance (burst rate, continuous shooting speed and so forth). These advantages enable new possibilities for image making. For example, it is now possible to capture high-resolution images at a 1/1,000 second shutter speed in almost any night game setting.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 26 New video capture features, such as manual exposure control for video shooting, as well as new video recording sizes and new frame rates have been added to the EOS-1D Mark IV based on user feedback from the EOS 5D Mark II. Some users found setting the 5D Mark II’s [LV func. setting] difficult to figure out, so the procedure has been simplified. Now, video shooting settings are selected with the [Live View/Movie func. set.] screen When you choose [LV Still Photos/Movie set.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 27 uncompressed. The video is recorded as a .MOV file. The range of available frame rates depends on the NTSC/PAL video format setting. Video recording sizes and frame rates Three video recording sizes are provided: 1920x1080 pixels (Full HD), 1280x720 pixels (HD) and 640x480 pixels (SD). The adjustable frame rate can be selected for the respective recording size: Full HD: 30p/25p/24p fps, HD/SD: 60p/50p fps. (The actual frame rates are as follows: 30 fps: 29.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 28 Image development during movie shooting Image quality Full HD Frame rate Use Notes 30P NTSC The format (video output settings) varies depending on the region. (29.97fps) 25P PAL 24P Shooting movies This format is requested by people in the film industry who believe 24p provides more appealing results. NTSC This format captures more realistic movement thanks to higher frame rates than the Full HD format. It can be utilized for double-speed recording. (23.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 29 The EOS-1D Mark IV has an amazing top ISO of 102,400. This sensitivity is available for both video capture and still photos, making the camera a great tool for shooting videos, as well as stills, at night. Intrepid journalists and documentarians in search of those aspects of human nature seen infrequently, as well as the usual police and fire drama, will find the EOS-1D Mark IV a superb professional companion.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 30 microphone will pick up AF motor noise. Automatic focusing during video capture is thus not recommended. There will be no focus confirmation beeper sound during video capture, if focus is lost and re-achieved with AF. There is no continuous autofocusing as found in video cameras. If the lens in use has an Image Stabilizer, the IS function will work during video capture. Image Stabilizer modes 1 and 2 can be used. Mode 2 is recommended for panning.
IV–3 EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 31 During auto exposure video shooting, exposure compensation and AE lock are available. Exposure compensation can be set for up to ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments. Press the AE lock button before or during video recording to lock the exposure. (An asterisk will appear below the scene on the LCD monitor as a reminder that exposure is locked.) As the camera moves through light and dark areas, the exposure will remain constant.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 32 If the shutter speed is set between around 1/30 second to 1/125 second, subject movement will look smooth in finished video files. The faster the shutter speed, the less smooth the subject movement will look. However, you could intentionally use a fast shutter speed and then use ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser to extract still images (several tens of frames per second) from the video clip. Apertures, sensor size and depth-of-field The large apertures (f/2, f/1.4 and f/1.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 33 If the card’s writing speed is slow, the internal memory will fill up and the LCD monitor will indicate the remaining capacity of the internal memory. If the internal memory becomes full, video shooting will stop automatically. If you take still photos during video shooting, use a UDMA CF card. Note that a video cannot be recorded simultaneously to multiple recording media. File size is limited to 4 GB per video clip or less due to file system restrictions.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 34 Photographing stills during video shooting When the reduced resolution of a frame grab won’t do, full quality (RAW, JPEG, or even RAW+JPEG) still photos can be obtained while shooting video. (There will be a pause of approximately 1 second in the recorded video.) Regardless of the shooting mode in use, you can press the shutter button to take a still photo either before Still photo shooting during Movie Recording (Conceptual diagram) or during video shooting.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 35 For manual exposure video shooting, the exposure settings (ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture) set for the video shooting will be used for still shooting. When you press the shutter button during video shooting, a frozen video image (minimum-size still photo) will be recorded during a 1-second delay. An imitation shutter sound will also be heard.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 36 When saving the video to a standard definition DVD recorder or hard disk recorder, connect the camera with an AV cable and play back the video to save it. Recording devices such as hard disk recorders usually do not have an HDMI input terminal because of copyright concerns. Therefore, captured videos cannot be saved directly digitally.
IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE 37 While playing the video clip in Edit mode, tilt the Multi-controller left or right for frameby-frame viewing. Press it in to fast-forward. Turning the Quick Control Dial once will go to the previous or next frame. However, as video clips are cut in 1-second increments (position where the scissors’ mark is displayed on the left of the edit bar), the position you indicated and the position where the clip is actually cut may be slightly different.
I. CHAPTER EOS HD VIDEO TITLE CAPTURE 38 The EOS-1D Mark IV captures Full HD Video (1920 x 1080) at 30 (29.97), 25 or 24 (23.976) fps. EOS HD Video: An Exciting New Tool for Motion Picture Capture With the introduction of Canon EOS digital SLRs capable of HD video capture, professional photographers, videographers and cinematographers have at hand an important new imaging tool. They have discovered not only the convenience, but also the very special qualities of Canon EOS HD Video.
IV–4. SENSOR 39 The EOS-1D Mark IV camera has a new APS-H-size (imaging area 27.9 x 18.6mm, approximately 1.3x lens crop) CMOS sensor developed and manufactured by Canon, using semiconductor manufacturing equipment also designed and manufactured by Canon. This sensor enables professional-level performance in every respect. Its resolution is approximately 16.1 Megapixels (4896 x 3264 pixels). Its normal ISO range is 100 to 12,800.
IV–4. SENSOR 40 Gapless Microlens (Conceptual Diagram) Pixel size Gap between microlenses Photo diode size EOS-1D Mark IV Pixel pitch Photo diode EOS-1D Mark III Several additional significant technical developments contribute to increased S/N performance. A new material used for the sensor unit’s RGB primary color filters improves transmittance.
IV–5. DUAL DIGIC 4 IMAGING PROCESSORS 41 The DIGIC 4 Image Processor has approximately six times more processing power than the DIGIC III Image Processor. It can match the III’s very fine image detail and natural color reproduction while attaining even faster signal processing. Because of the huge computing capability required by the 16.1 Megapixel sensor, its 10 fps maximum continuous shooting speed and the EOS-1D Mark IV’s HD video functions, two DIGIC 4 Image Processors are provided.
IV–6. THREE RAW IMAGE SIZES 42 The S-RAW file originally introduced with the EOS-1D Mark III camera provided photographers who did not require large files but who wanted to retain full control over image processing with an option that they found appealing. In the EOS-1D Mark IV, there are now three RAW image sizes and four JPEG image sizes with the new M-RAW (Medium RAW) size added to RAW and S-RAW. M-RAW+JPEG or S-RAW+JPEG can also be recorded.
IV–7. IMPROVED JPEG WORKFLOW 43 While much attention is paid to the quality of the RAW output of modern DSLRs, many users of these cameras are journalists or event photographers in a mad rush to get their work submitted. These people don’t have the time to enjoy the exquisite control of RAW image development; they shoot JPEGs. The closer a camera can get to giving them the image characteristics they require straight away, the happier (or, at least, the less tense) they are.
IV–7. IMPROVED JPEG WORKFLOW Peripheral Illumination Correction 44 Matching the peripheral light falloff characteristics of more than 85 Canon EF lenses introduced over the past 22 years, the light level at the four corners of the image is automatically corrected, using a custom algorithm for each supported lens that reads the aperture in use and, when possible, the distance setting. With JPEG images, the light falloff is corrected during image capture.
IV–7. IMPROVED JPEG WORKFLOW 45 image histogram. This is the first time that the feature has appeared in an EOS-1 series camera. The EOS-1D Mark IV’s ALO algorithm is one generation newer than that of the EOS 50D. It is improved in its handling of scenes without faces. For scenes with faces, the previous algorithm is employed. The default setting is Standard, but optional settings include Low, Strong and Disable.
IV–7. IMPROVED JPEG WORKFLOW 46 When using Manual or Bulb modes, ALO compensation is based on the exposure set by the photographer. Backlit subjects have a tendency to be underexposed. If the photographer tries to compensate for this by exposing for the subject, the background becomes overexposed. However, by enabling ALO and exposing for the background, the main subject will be brightened for a more balanced image with regard to brightness and contrast between background and main subject.
IV–7. IMPROVED JPEG WORKFLOW High ISO Speed Noise Reduction 47 C.Fn II-2’s [0] setting has been changed to [Standard] so that the default setting now executes noise reduction. The noise reduction level can be set to [Standard, Low, Strong or Disable] to suit the noise level. With the EOS-1D Mark III, if [On] was set, the maximum burst during continuous shooting would greatly decrease. However, with the EOS-1D Mark IV, the [Standard/Low/Disable] settings no longer affect the maximum burst.
IV–7. IMPROVED JPEG WORKFLOW EOS Integrated Cleaning System 48 Related to the workflow issue in the sense that a clean sensor produces files that don’t need to be spotted, the EOS-1D Mark IV uses the EOS Integrated Cleaning System to minimize dust generation and dust adhesion to the sensor and to shake dust off the sensor or to make it less noticeable.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 49 The EOS-1D Mark IV has a total of 62 Custom Functions. Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered in My Menu. Up to three sets of Custom Function settings can be registered in the camera. The camera settings can be saved as a file to a memory card. When the file is read, the saved camera settings take effect. (This does not include the date/time, language, video output format, C.Fn I-16, C.Fn I-17, C.Fn III-7 or C.Fn IV-12.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 50 • C.Fn I-17: FE Microadjustment (New). For flash photography, the standard flash exposure level can be fine-tuned up to ±1 stop in 1/8-stop increments. • C.Fn II-2: High ISO speed noise reduction. Four settings are now provided: [0: Standard, 1: Low, 2: Strong, 3: Disable]. The EOS-1D Mark III only had [0: Off ] and [1: On]. C.Fn I-17 • C.Fn II-4: Auto Lighting Optimizer (New). Four settings are available: [0: Standard, 1: Low, 2: Strong, 3: Disable]. • C.Fn II-10: INFO.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 51 • C.Fn III-9: Multi-controller while metering (New). While metering is active, this enables/disables the Multi-controller for selecting an AF point. This setting was included in EOS-1D Mark III’s [C.Fn III-9: Selectable AF point]. It is now a separate Custom Function. • C.Fn III-10: Selectable AF point. The C.Fn III-9 [0: 45 points] and [2: 11 points] settings have been added. When 2 is set (11 points), it will work in the same way as with the EOS-1D Mark II/n.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 52 • C.Fn IV-4: Assign SET button. The function name has been changed from [SET button when shooting] to [Assign SET button]. • C.Fn IV-9: Protect Images/Voice memo button function. Now that the EOS-1D Mark IV has a built-in speaker, the [2: Play memo (hold: Record memo)] setting has been added. To avoid confusion with the video sound recording, the setting name has been changed to “Memo (Record).” • C.Fn IV-11: Start movie shooting (New). When [1: Quick start ( btn.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 53 Here is a complete list of the EOS-1D Mark IV’s Custom Functions: Custom Functions Group No. Item 1 Exposure level increments 2 ISO speed setting increments 0 1 2 0 1 Description 1/3-stop set 1/3-stop comp. 1-stop set 1/3-stop comp. 1/2-stop set 1/2-stop comp. 1/3-stop 1-stop Yes Yes Yes Yes (in Movie M mode) Yes Yes (in Movie M mode) Disable Enable 3 C.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 54 Custom Functions Group No. Item Description 0 Auto 1 1/300-1/60sec. auto 15 21 1 /300sec. (fixed) C.Fn I: Disable AE Exposure 16 Microadjustment Enable (±1 stops in 1/8-stop increments) Disable FE 17 Microadjustment Enable (±1 stops in 1/8-stop increments) 0 Off Long exp. noise 1 1 Auto reduction 2 On 0 Standard 1 Low High ISO speed 2 noise reduction 2 Strong 3 Disable 0 Disable Highlight tone 3 priority 1 Enable 0 Standard 1 Low Auto Lighting 4 C.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 55 Custom Functions Group No. Item Description Disable Adjust all by same AF 1 Forward:-20.....0.....+20:Backward 7 amount Microadjustment 2 Adjust by lens Forward:-20.....0.....+20:Backward 0 Disable AF expansion w/ 1 Left/right AF point 8 selected pt 2 Surrounding AF points 3 All 45 points area 0 Off Multi-controller 9 while meter.
IV–8. CUSTOMIZATION 56 Custom Functions Group No. Item 3 Quick Control Dial in meter. 4 Assign SET button 5 Tv/Av setting for Manual exp. 6 Dial direction during Tv/Av 7 8 9 Av setting without lens WB + media/ image size setting button function C.
IV–9. DRIVE 57 The EOS-1D Mark IV has a maximum continuous shooting speed of approximately 10 fps (in both One-Shot AF and AI SERVO AF) thanks to a two-motor system, mirror-bounce suppression (an active mirror stopper), 8-channel signal reading, Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors and other improvements, even though the camera has about 1.6 times more pixels than the EOS-1D Mark III. As long as the high speed continuous drive mode icon is not blinking, the maximum 10 fps continuous shooting is possible.
IV–10. SHUTTER The vertical-travel, mechanical, focalplane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled is the same as the unit in the EOS-1D Mark III, with a durability of 300,000 cycles, 1/8000 sec. maximum shutter speed.
IV–11. EXPOSURE CONTROL 59 The metering sensor is the same 63-zone metering unit as the EOS-1D Mark III’s. The metering sensor’s zone correlation has been optimized for the Area AF frame’s 45 AF points. Evaluative, Partial, Spot, and Center-weighted average metering are provided. Partial metering uses about 13.5% of the viewfinder area at the center. Spot metering uses about 3.8% of the viewfinder area at the center.
IV–11. EXPOSURE CONTROL 60 As with the EOS-1D Mark III, the shooting modes provided are P, Tv, Av, M and Bulb. ISO 12,800 is now within the normal ISO speed range, two stops higher than before. The ISO speeds that can be set manually and the auto ISO speed range are the same for both viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting. (For a discussion of ISO speed for videos, please see the video shooting section.
IV–11. EXPOSURE CONTROL 61 With all C.Fns at their default settings, ISO Auto for still photography with the 1D Mark IV is always automatically set within the range of ISO 100–12,800. Even if the upper ISO speed limit is set to H1, H2 or H3 and/or the lower ISO speed limit to L with C.Fn I-3, the ISO Auto speed range for still photos will be ISO 100–12,800. However, if the lower and higher ISO speed limits have been set to a narrower range via C.
IV–12. VIEWFINDER 62 The viewfinder optics (pentaprism and eyepiece optics), superimposition display optics, focusing screen, eyepiece shutter and viewfinder accessories are the same as the EOS-1D Mark III's. The viewfinder has 100% coverage, approx. 0.76x magnification, 28.3° angle of view, approx. 20mm eyepoint, -3 to 1 dpt. dioptric adjustment and an eyepiece shutter.
IV–13. EXTERNAL FLASH 63 The improved flash metering algorithm resolves the previous problem of flash overexposure of the main subject that occupied a small area in wide-angle shots. The EOS-1D Mark IV is compatible with all EX-series Speedlites and the AF-assist flashes fired by Speedlite 270EX. With the 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, or ST-E2 the AF-assist beam linked to the EOS-1D Mark IV’s Area AF frame is emitted automatically.
IV–14. LIVE VIEW 64 The EOS-1D Mark IV’s Live View function is designed to appeal to press, studio product, architecture, fashion, portrait, nature and landscape photographers. The new item in this list, compared with earlier versions of Live View, is press photographers, and it is there because of the EOS-1D Mark IV’s new Live View AF. The new, high-definition Clear View LCD II is an important part of the Live View system.
IV–14. LIVE VIEW Live View/Movie Function Setting 65 AF/Drive Press SET to display the Live View image. With the EOS-1D Mark IV, you can now press the shutter button halfway to autofocus (in addition to using the AF-ON button), prior to the start of video recording. Live View focus can be achieved with the three AF modes. Also, you can magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually (except with Face Detection Live AF). Live AF mode is the default AF mode.
IV–15. LCD MONITOR 66 The 3-inch LCD monitor features approximately 920,000 dots (VGA res), a wide (160º) viewing angle, high brightness and low power consumption. Colors and color reproduction have been improved over the EOS-1D Mark III. Natural-looking images close to the sRGB color space are obtained. Also, even with the magnified view, the resolution is appropriate for checking focus precision. In sum, the new LCD delivers the finest performance Canon has ever offered.
IV–15. LCD MONITOR 67 to scratching. Scratches on the protective cover that can hinder screen visibility no longer pose a problem. The EOS-1D Mark IV’s LCD monitor’s glass surface has an anti-reflective coating and a smudge-resistant coating. Together with the internal reflection-reduction technologies already mentioned, the LCD monitor is now easier to see even under sunny outdoor conditions.
IV–16. MENU DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS 68 EOS-1D Mark IV cameras sold outside Japan provide these 25 menu interface languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese. The menu screens look neat and crisp with 256 colors, proportional fonts, gradations and animations.
IV–16. MENU DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS 69 Also, if you turn off the power (including auto power off ) while the shooting function settings are displayed, the image will be displayed again automatically when you turn on the power. If 1 is set, the camera settings will be displayed. What is displayed is the same as with the EOS-1D Mark III except for the addition of the AE/FE microadjustment setting. To make it easier to identify the nature of an error, Err99 has been itemized.
IV–16. MENU DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS All of the menu settings and the options available in each case are given here: Menu Settings Item Shooting 1 White balance Custom WB regist. WB SHIFT/BKT Color space Picture Style Peripheral illumin. correct.
IV–16. MENU DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS Menu Settings Item Set-up 1 Auto power off Description 1 min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Off File numbering File name setting Record func.: Standard / Auto switch media / Rec. separately / Rec.
IV–17. IMAGE PLAYBACK 72 If [AF expansion with selected point] is set, the magnified view can now start from the AF point that achieved focus. Normally, the manually selected AF point is regarded as the point where focus is achieved. However, when C.Fn III-8-1, 2 or 3 is set, the AF point is expanded and the manually-selected AF point might be different from the one that achieved focus.
IV–18. SHOOTING FUNCTION SETTINGS DISPLAY 73 With C.Fn II-10-0 (the default), the shooting function settings are now displayed. With the camera ready to shoot, pressing the INFO button will display the shooting function settings on the LCD monitor. While the settings are displayed, you can press the shooting mode selection button, ISO speed button, or AF point selection button and display the respective setting screen. You can then set the function while looking at the screen.
IV–19. COMPATIBLE WITH UDMA 74 The EOS-1D Mark IV is compatible with UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) up to Mode 6. With a UDMA CF card, the writing speed is faster. UDMA cards are recommended for burst mode shooting and video capture.
IV–20. INTERFACE Digital terminal New external microphone IN terminal Compatible With External Media 75 As with the EOS-1D Mark III, the digital terminal is Cable Protector compatible with Hi-speed USB. The cable can be the Interface Cable IFC-200U or the IFC-500U as before. Thanks to the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors and a more efficient internal interface, the transfer speed is faster than with the EOS-1D Mark IV.
IV–20. INTERFACE PictBridge printing functions 76 The EOS-1D Mark IV incorporates the latest PictBridge features, such as tilt correction. (Using the trimming screen, the image can be tilted up to ±10° in 0.5° increments.) The PictBridge feature set is the same as in the EOS-1Ds Mark III, the EOS 5D Mark II and the EOS 7D. RAW images (including the new M-RAW and recent S-RAW) can also be printed, but only those RAW/M-RAW/S-RAW images captured by the EOS-1D Mark IV.
IV–21. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Design 77 EOS-1 cameras have won many prestigious design awards around the world. While retaining the basic design of the EOS-1D Mark III, the EOS-1D Mark IV has been further refined as a shooting tool based on user suggestions. The design concepts are: first, “form, as an expression of power and refinement”, and second, “improvements to make operation even easier”.
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IV–21. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 79 To improve ease of operation, the camera controls indicated in the illustration have been refined with regard to button stroke, height, shape and so forth, based on user suggestions.
IV–21. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 80 have a highly durable and grippy baked-on black paint finish. The camera body is thereby strong, rigid, lightweight and of very high quality both in fact and as a subjective matter of perception. The EOS-1D Mark IV has the same dust and water resistance level as the EOS-1D Mark III. A total of 76 locations at camera controls and external cover seams have been outfitted for dust and water resistance.
IV–21. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 81 blackout time is 80 ms, the same as on the EOS-1D Mark III. The shutter-release time lag can be shortened to about 40 ms at the maximum aperture of the lens by setting C.Fn IV-13 [Shortened release time lag]. The basic configuration of the electrical components is the same as the EOS-1D Mark III’s.
IV–21. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 82 The display control board has the display IC for the display panel, viewfinder display and for the drive control of the superimposed display. It also has the motor driver IC for the shutter motor’s drive control. The power supply board has the power supply circuit and supplies power to all the boards in the camera. The Self Cleaning Sensor Unit board drives and controls the SCSU.
IV–22. POWER SOURCE 83 As with the EOS-1D Mark III, the EOS-1D Mark IV’s power source system consists of the dedicated, lithium-ion LP-E4 Battery Pack featuring high-capacity, high performance, compactness, light weight and remaining battery capacity detection. The LC-E4 Battery Charger is also included in the standard kit, but AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 is now an optional accessory. Communications with the LP-E4 Battery Pack enable the battery’s remaining capacity to be displayed.
IV–23. IMAGE PROCESSING AND RECORDING 84 Two newly developed front-end ICs have been incorporated to handle the 8-channel, highspeed signal reading from the approximately 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. The two ICs work together with the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors as a high-speed parallel-processing circuit to attain approximately 10 fps high-speed continuous shooting.
IV–23. IMAGE PROCESSING AND RECORDING Overall improvement in image quality One of the many respects in which EOS DIGITAL cameras have made continuous progress is that their low-noise CMOS sensors have gained megapixels. At the same time, various image-processing features have been incorporated and image quality has been improving apace. The EOS-1D Mark IV has effectively built upon this. Technology 85 High Image Quality Effects 1. Approx. 16.10 Megapixel CMOS High resolution, low noise 2.
IV–23. IMAGE PROCESSING AND RECORDING 86 Image-Recording Quality Specifications Image Size L (Large) M1 (Medium 1) M2 (Medium 2) S (Small) RAW M-RAW S-RAW L M1 RAW+ M2 S L M1 M-RAW+ M2 S L M1 S-RAW+ M2 S Pixels [Approx. megapixels] 16.00 (4896 x 3264) 12.40 (4320 x 2880) 8.40 (3552 x 2368) 4.00 (2448 x 1632) 16.00 (4896 x 3264) 9.00 (3672 x 2448) 4.00 (2448 x 1632) – – – File Size [Approx. MB] 5.7 4.5 3.5 2.0 22.2 14.8 9.9 22.2+5.7 22.2+4.5 22.2+3.5 22.2+2.0 14.8+5.7 14.8+4.5 14.8+3.5 14.8+2.0 9.9+5.
IV–23. IMAGE PROCESSING AND RECORDING 87 noise in the shadow areas and luminance noise are greatly reduced. The “Standard” setting obtains better noise reduction than the EOS-1D Mark III’s “Enable” setting. Thanks to improved noise reduction, a CMOS sensor with a high S/N ratio, and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor's high-speed and low-noise image development, ISO 12,800 can be included in the normal ISO range and the ISO speed can be expanded to 25,600 (H1), 51,200 (H2) and 102,400 (H3).
IV–23. IMAGE PROCESSING AND RECORDING Folder name, file name and file extension 88 You can create and select folders freely. The folder name format will be 100EOS1D, where the first 3 numbers are based on the highest folder number existing on the memory card that’s installed in the camera. The file name can be set to one of three formats: 1. Factory-default, four-character alphanumeric name 2. Any four characters (User setting 1) 3.
IV–24 ACCESSORIES 89 Discussed in the “Interface” section of this paper, new accessories added to the Canon EOS system at this time include the WFT-E2 II/II A wireless file transmitter, the AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable and the HTC-100 HDMI Cable. Some system accessories have certain restrictions when used with the EOS-1D Mark IV. The table here gives that information.
IV–24 ACCESSORIES 90 change in the future, the pieces exist within the Canon system to facilitate the fulfillment of almost any requirement, no matter how challenging it may be. WFT-E2 II A Wireless File Transmitter The WFT-E2 II A was developed to enhance the mobile performance of the EOS-1D Mark IV as an accessory for image transfer via wireless or wired networks.
IV–24 ACCESSORIES 91 WFT Server Top Page JavaScript supported JavaScript not supported - Enables linked shooting, with wireless shutter release of multiple sets of the EOS-1D Mark IV and WFT-E2 II A using EOS Utility - Can be connected to Bluetooth-compatible GPS devices when a Bluetooth unit is in the WFT-E2 II A USB port - Web browsers can be used to download images and shoot remotely over a network.
IV–24 ACCESSORIES 92 JavaScript-compatible browsers offer the choice of [Camera control] and [Simple control] interfaces. [Camera control] (Figure 4) is suitable for computers and [Simple control] (Figure 5) for PDAs or other small devices. Note that [Simple control] offers only Live View shooting and focusing. (In the [Camera control] interface, Live View image size switching (implemented for the WFT-E5) is not supported due to the system restrictions.
IV–25 SOFTWARE 93 EOS Utility version 2.7.2 (Windows/Macintosh: EOS Utility (referred hereafter as EU) is software for communicating with EOS DIGITAL cameras that enables you to download images from your camera to a compatible personal computer, specify camera settings and take pictures remotely.
IV–25 SOFTWARE 94 updated so it is synchronized with the current flash settings. Setting changes made with the flash unit are not reflected in the [Flash function settings] window. - White balance files (extension “.WBD”) registered in an EOS-1D Mark IV camera can now be saved to computer. Previously with EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III, a white balance file was saved to computer after adjusting the white balance in RAW Image Task using a shot RAW image.
IV–25 SOFTWARE 95 - Lens aberration correction 1. Peripheral illumination correction 2. Distortion correction 3. Chromatic aberration correction 4. Color blur correction - Linkage with Canon’s EOS software - Direct RAW image printing via linkage with Canon printers 1. Faithful, high quality printing via linkage with Canon inkjet printers 2. Linked printing on Canon large-format printers - Batch processing of large numbers of RAW images 1. Batch conversion and saving as JPEG/TIFF images 2.
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V. SPECIFICATIONS 97 EOS-1D Mark IV 1. Type 1-1 Type: 1-2 Compatible lenses: 1-3 Lens mount: 1-4 Lens restrictions: 1-5 Lens focal length: Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) Canon EF mount None Equivalent to 1.3x the normal lens focal length 2.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 98 3. Recording System 3-1 Image type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) Image Size Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Small RAW M-RAW S-RAW 3-2 JPEG quality: 3-3 RAW+JPEG simultaneous: Pixels Approx. 16.00 Megapixels (4896 x 3264) Approx. 12.40 Megapixels (4320 x 2880) Approx. 8.40 Megapixels (3552 x 2368) Approx. 4.00 Megapixels (2448 x 1632) Approx. 16.00 Megapixels (4896 x 3264) Approx. 9.00 Megapixels (3672 x 2448) Approx. 4.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 3-5 Image recording format: 3-6 Folder setting: 3-7 Image file name: 3-8 Extension: 3-9 File No.: 99 Complies with Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.21 Creating new folders and selecting folders in the recording media possible First four characters (ex. xxxx0001.
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V. SPECIFICATIONS 101 5. Recording Media Drive 5-1 Recording media: (1) CF card (2) SD/SDHC memory card • Accepts CF card Types I and II. • Compatible with 2 GB and larger cards (Not compatible with SDXC memory cards.). • High-speed writing with UDMA CF cards. • With WFT-E2 II A or WFT-E2/E2A (Firmware Ver. 2.0.0 or higher), recording to external media is possible. • If an Eye-Fi Card is used, Auto power off cannot be disabled during image transfers through wireless LAN.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 5-7 Image copying: 102 Images can be copied between the CF card, SD/SDHC memory card, and external recording media as follows: (1) Selected images (2) Selected folder (3) All images • The media used as the source of the image to be copied is set with [Play] on the [Recording func+media/folder sel.] screen. 5-8 Backup to external recording media: Enabled • With external recording media connected via WFT-E2 II A and WFT-E2/E2A (Firmware Ver. 2.0.0 or higher). • Two options: 1.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 7. Viewfinder 7-1 Type: 7-2 Focusing screen: 7-3 Dioptric adjustment: 7-4 Eye point: 7-5 Coverage: 7-6 Magnification: 7-7 Viewfinder information: 7-8 Mirror: 7-9 Viewfinder blackout time: 7-10 Mirror lockup: 7-11 Mirror cut-off: 7-12 Depth-of-field preview: 7-13 Eyepiece shutter: 7-14 Misc.: Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentaprism) Ec-C IV provided • Interchangeable with Ec-series screens. Adjustable from -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt) 20 mm (at -1 m-1, from eyepiece lens center) Approx.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 104 8. Autofocus 8-1 Type: 8-2 AF points: 8-3 Focusing modes: 8-4 Focusing point selection: 8-5 Selected AF point display: 8-6 AF activation: 8-7 AF operation speed: 8-8 Focus confirmation: 8-9 AF working range: TTL-AREA-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor Area AF with 45 AF points • 8 mm (H) x 15 mm (W) • All 45 AF points are horizontal-line sensitive at f/5.6 (vertical). Thirty-nine of the 45 AF points are vertical-line sensitive at f/2.8 for cross-type focusing.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 105 8-10 Light source detection feature: 8-11 AF Microadjustment: 8-12 AF-assist beam: Provided Enabled (C.Fn III-7) • This focusing adjustment is done only with the AF sensor (phase-difference detection). • The Live mode and (face detection) Live mode AF (contrast detection) during Live View shooting cannot be adjusted. None • When an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the AF-assist beam from the Speedlite will be emitted when necessary.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 9-5 Exposure metering: 106 Activated when shutter button is pressed halfway (SW-1 ON) • AE Microadjustment possible with C.Fn I-16 (standard exposure adjustment), and FE Microadjustment possible with C.Fn I-17 (standard flash exposure adjustment). 9-6 ISO speed (Recommended exposure index): Auto, ISO 100–12,800 (1/3-stop or 1-stop increments: C.Fn I-2), Expandable • ISO Auto set by default. With all C.Fn to their default setting, automatically set within ISO 100–12,800. • With C.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 107 [ISO Auto Speed Control] Shooting Mode 1. Program AE ISO Speed Description C.Fn I-3 Default: 100–12,800 Expanded: 100–12,800 Limited: Lowest to highest ISO speed set If the shutter speed is too slow(causing camera shake), the aperture will be shifted to the maximum aperture. If the maximum aperture is still inadequate, the ISO speed will be shifted. If the settable shutter speed and aperture has been limited with C.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 108 10. Shutter 10-1 Type: 10-2 Shutter speeds: 10-3 Shutter release: 10-4 Shutter-release time lag: 10-5 Camera shake warning: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-, 1/2-, or 1-stop increments: C.Fn I -1), X-sync at 1/300 sec. The shutter speed range can be limited with C.Fn I-12 and the aperture range limited with C.Fn I-13.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 12-2 Flash control: 109 E-TTL II autoflash and FE lock 12-3 Flash exposure compensation: 12-4 Setting operation: ±3 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments With Speedlite 580EX II, 430EX II, and 270EX, the [External Speedlite control] menu can be used to set the following: (1) Flash function settings • What is displayed differs depending on the EX Speedlite model and the flash Custom Function settings. (2) Flash C.Fn settings / Clear all Speedlite C.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 110 13-8 Continuous shooting speed: 13-9 Image display: High-speed continuous shooting: Approx. 10 fps, Low-speed continuous shooting: Approx.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 111 14. Movie Shooting 14-1 Movie compression method: 14-2 Audio recording method: 14-3 Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Variable (average) bit rate Linear PCM MOV • Encryption of movies not possible with OSK-E3. 14-4 Movie recording size and file size (Bit rate): 1920 x 1080 30p/25p/24p : Approx. 330 MB/min. (Approx. 44 Mbps) 1280 x 720 60p/50p: Approx. 330 MB/min. (Approx. 44 Mbps) 640 x 480 60p/50p: Approx. 165 MB/min. (Approx.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 112 14-8 Creative image processing: 14-9 Video range: 14-10 Audio recording: 14-11 Focusing: 14-12 Metering method: 14-13 Exposure control: Based on current Picture Style Full range (0 – 255) (1) Built-in microphone: Monaural recording (2) External microphone IN terminal: Stereo (with a stereo microphone) • Audio recording can be enabled/disabled with a menu. • Recording level automatically adjusted.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 113 automatically set within the defined ISO speed range. However, even if the lower ISO speed limit is set to L, the ISO speed range will not be expanded. In addition, even if the upper and lower ISO speed limits are set narrower than the default settings, the ISO speed range will not be restrained and the ISO speed will be automatically set within the default ISO speed range. (2) With Movie Manual Exposure: Auto, ISO 100–12,800 (1/3 or whole stop increments: C.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 14-23 Remote control shooting: Not possible for Movies 14-24 Quick movie shooting: 14-25 Shooting time: 14-26 Playback method: Possible (C.Fn IV -11-1) • On the [Live View/Movie func. set.] screen, if [LV set.] is set to [Movie] and C.Fn IV -11-1 is set, pressing the FEL button when the camera is ready to shoot will start the movie shooting immediately. At 23°C/73°F: Total approx. 2 hr. 40 min. At 0°C/32°F: Total approx. 2 hr. 20 min.
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V. SPECIFICATIONS 116 17. Protection/Deletion of Recorded Images 17-1 Erase protection: 17-2 Erase: Erase protection (or protection cancellation) of images can be done for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images in a card (or external recording media). Non-protected images can be erased for a single image, checkmarked images, all images in a folder, or all images in a card (or external recording media). 18.
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V. SPECIFICATIONS 118 21. Print specification (DPOF) 21-1 System: Complies to DPOF Version 1.1 21-2 Specification with print screen: 21-3 Print type: 21-4 Date/File No. print: 21-5 Camera direct: (1) Individual images (2) All images in folder (3) All images in the card or external recording media • RAW/M-RAW/S-RAW images and movies cannot be selected for DPOF. (1) Standard (2) Index (3) Both Enabled • For the index, both the date and image number cannot be set to [On].
V. SPECIFICATIONS 119 24. External Interface 24-1 Digital terminal: 24-2 HDMI mini OUT terminal: 24-3 Remote control terminal: 24-4 PC terminal: For personal computer communications, direct printing (Hi-Speed USB), audio/video (NTSC/PAL) output • Stereo audio output possible. Type C (Resolution switches automatically) N3-type terminal See 12-1 (2) 24-5 External microphone IN terminal: 3.5mm dia. stereo mini jack 24-6 Extension system terminal: For WFT-E2 II A and WFT-E2/E2A (Firmware Ver. 2.0.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 26. Body (Chassis) Material Magnesium alloy • Chassis and mirror box. 27. Exterior 27-1 Exterior material: 27-2 Exterior color: 27-3 Tripod socket: 27-4 LCD panel illumination: Magnesium alloy • Top, front, rear covers, and card slot cover. Black • Paint finish and grippy surface. CU 1/4 Approx. 6-sec. illumination with LCD panel illumination button 28. Dimensions 6.1 (W) x 6.2 (H) x 3.1 (D) in. 156 (W) x 156.6 (H) x 79.9 (D) mm 29. Weight Approx. 41.6 oz.
V. SPECIFICATIONS 31-5 Finder Accessories: 31-6 Interface cable: 31-7 Audio/video cable: 31-8 Transmitter: Eyecup Eg Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg Angle Finder C Interface Cable IFC-200U, IFC-500U Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100 Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 II A Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A • For use with EOS-1D Mark IV, the WFT-E2/E2A’s firmware version must be updated to 2.0.0 or higher.
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VI. CONCLUSION 123 The new EOS-1D Mark IV makes a great case for itself. Its new, 45-point AF system with 39 cross-type sensors for superb tracking of fast moving subjects is certainly a highlight. The intelligent new AF algorithm and the ability to customize many of the AF settings to suit very precise shooting techniques will be appreciated by all serious photographers.
